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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Côte d’Ivoire fell on hard times in the 1980s and entered a period of political instability and civil war at the end of the 1990s. The coun¬try has largely been at peace since 2011, enjoying some of the highest economic growth rates globally, especially during the period 2012-16. Still by far the world’s most important cocoa producer, the former...
Côte d’Ivoire has returned to economic growth after stabilising its political situation in 2011. The economy has grown at a rate of 9% per year since 2011, in part due to the emergence of its burgeoning industrial sector. As one of the fastest-growing African economies, with an annual GDP growth rate forecast at 7-7.5% in 2019, Côte d’Ivoire is now promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
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Articles & Analysis | Contact information for useful entities when visiting Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2019
FOREIGN EMBASSIES Australia (01) 251 810 Bangladesh (01) 515 275 Brazil (01) 221 268 Cambodia (01) 549 609 China (01) 221 280/1 Egypt (01) 222 886/7 France (01) 212 532 Germany (01) 548 951/2 India (01) 243 972 Indonesia (01) 254 465 Israel (01) 515 115 Italy (01) 527 100/1 Japan (01) 549 644/8 Laos (01) 222 482 Malaysia (01) 220 248/9 Nepal (...
Articles & Analysis | Helpful tips for first-time travellers to Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2019
ETIQUETTE: In a formal setting “U” should be used in front of a name when addressing a man and “Daw” when addressing a woman, roughly translating to Mr and Lady. It is common practice to remove footwear before entering someone’s workplace or home but not always required. Removing shoes and socks...